Chapter 291 A Show of Power
Although his elder brother was more outstanding than him, and everyone in the clan knew how outstanding his elder brother was, the next head of the clan was decided many years ago.
It is impossible for a family to prosper indefinitely by simply replacing the next patriarch.
Even if Xiao Fengchen agrees, and Xiao's parents agree, the Xiao family ancestral hall will absolutely not agree.
Xiao Fengchen could be perfunctory with others, but he would never be perfunctory with this kind of thing.
Li Zhen didn't speak, and neither did the others who were with him.
After all, no one expected Li Zhen to suddenly launch an attack, and to bring up such a sensitive topic.
Everyone knows Xiao Peichuan is in poor health, and it's obvious that large families like this only train people who are physically fit. Even if Xiao Peichuan recovers in the future, if they were to replace him, the family rules would become meaningless.
However, Li Zhen is being far too arrogant.
But it's good to be wild.
We should give others a taste of their own medicine.
Don't think you can bully Little Peach Blossom just because this is the Xiao family's stronghold. After all, Little Peach Blossom is not someone to be trifled with. Force first, then courtesy—perfect!
As for whether these people will pursue the matter afterward, the people of Xiaolin Village see things clearly. It doesn't matter if they do; they can just take Xiao Taohua back with them. If Xiao Taohua really likes Xiao Peichuan, it would be even better if they could take him back with them as well. Ideally, she should have no connection with the Xiao family, so that Xiao Peichuan can only rely on himself in the future.
Hmm, it sounds pretty good.
Of course, this is just a thought; in reality, the relationships between people are still very complex.
If things really come to that, we can only take it one step at a time. But right now, the people of Xiaolin Village are not so easy to bully. Xiao Taohua also has powerful backers and is being protected.
If you want to mess with her, you should think it through first. Don't just come at me with whatever nasty thoughts you have.
The people of Xiaolin Village could see this clearly, and Xiao Fengchen was no exception.
So when Li Zhen asked him these questions, he wasn't really angry; he just answered Li Zhen's questions very seriously.
"Alright, where is our room? We must be tired from the journey and want to rest." Li Zhen stood up, a little taller than Xiao Fengchen, looking down at him.
Xiao Fengchen didn't mind: "Please come this way, everyone. I will personally lead you there."
"Thank you."
"Guests are always welcome." Xiao Fengchen smiled politely, glanced at his sister, and then led the group to their resting place.
Xiao Xuening and the others left, patting their chests in relief. She had thought things would escalate into a fight; thankfully, nothing had happened. But that person was incredibly bold, daring to cause trouble on their very first day, before they even knew each other. Quite a character.
His name seems to be Li Zhen.
Xiao Xuening thought for a moment, then turned around and went to find her parents. As for what the family said behind their backs, that was just what people talked about in private.
However, while things had calmed down in the main house, other parts of the Xiao family home were not so peaceful.
Everyone has heard that Xiao Peichuan has recovered and has even brought a wife from out of town home, saying that they will get married soon.
As for Xiao Peichuan's health being cured by Xiao Taohua, Xiao's father and the others kept this a secret.
Therefore, the information received by the other members of the Xiao family was as described above.
But those things didn't satisfy them.
"What's wrong with the head of the family? Why would they marry a woman from out of town? Besides, Pei-chuan is all better now. Even if he's not the next clan leader, he'll still be an elder. How come he has to marry a woman from out of town? And my elder brother and his family actually agreed to it? It's outrageous! I have to talk to my elder brother and sister-in-law about this. We don't agree to it."
"Alright, what are you going to say? You know how much your elder brother and sister-in-law care about Pei-chuan's feelings. It's Pei-chuan who wants to marry her. What are you going to do? You'll just make people dislike you."
"But our Xiao family can't possibly marry a woman from another place."
"Otherwise, what about Wei Lingxin? It was because the Xiao family was unwilling that Wei Lingxin was married off to someone outside, and to someone from a poor family at that."
"Brother, you're being foolish!"
"I don't know if he's confused or not, but how much do you understand about Pei-chuan's thoughts? Alright, just watch. If you disagree, other family members will definitely disagree too, but look who's gone to say it. Besides, I heard that his wife from out of town is from Peking University, and she graduated after only half a semester. Think about it, graduating after only half a semester, she might be some kind of genius. It's probably normal that my older brother and sister-in-law were able to marry someone so smart."
"That won't do either. This woman should marry a local!"
"Local? I've hardly ever seen anyone from the local area get into Peking University, let alone graduate early."
"I can't be bothered to talk to you, you're just all talk and no action!"
"Hey, don't go back to your room tonight, go sleep in the study!"
"Why not? Do you think you only have one room at home?"
“Get out, get out, get out!”
"Don't think I'm afraid of you!"
The couple parted on bad terms.
Of course, many more couples agreed to go see Mr. and Mrs. Xiao first thing tomorrow morning, as they were determined to find out the truth about this matter.
After receiving the news, Xiao Taohua and the others rested until the next morning. They woke up feeling refreshed and had a hearty breakfast. Xiao Taohua then became restless.
"Let's go, I'll take you out for a walk." Xiao Peichuan stood up.
"Okay!" Little Peach Blossom happily took Xiao Peichuan's arm.
Xiao Xuening covered her mouth and widened her eyes. Wow, her future sister-in-law is so bold! She's already holding hands with him, and doing it so openly.
Even more so, Xiao Xuening watched as her gentle older brother held his future sister-in-law's hand, their fingers intertwined.
Oh no, she's going to die.
"Xue Ning, what are you doing? Aren't you leaving?" Xiao Fengchen looked at his third sister in confusion.
"What do you know? You're a clueless scumbag!"
Xiao Fengchen: ...
Forget it, he was too lazy to waste words with his third sister, and followed his eldest brother.
Besides the three Xiao siblings, the group also included Xiao Da and Xiao Er, as well as some companions who had been arranged by Xiao's parents beforehand.
It's safe to say that when this large group of people went out, they would definitely become the center of attention.
Fortunately, the locals were used to large groups gathering or sightseeing, so they didn't show much curiosity. Only a few people who recognized these people as members of the Xiao family were somewhat curious.
But none of that mattered to Xiao Taohua and her group.
They went out for one purpose only: to have fun.
Nothing else.
As the host, Xiao Peichuan naturally accompanied his partner wherever she went. Even if she got tired, there were sedan chair bearers nearby so she could rest for a while.
Moreover, his physical condition is much better than before, and he wants to stay with his partner as much as possible. He takes good care of her along the way, which makes Xiao Xuening unable to take her eyes off him.
"I was asking you why you've been keeping an eye on my older brother and the others."
Xiao Xuening rolled her eyes: "You wouldn't understand, you scumbag."
"I just don't understand, how am I a jerk?"
"You're just trash, no reason needed."
"And Xiao Xuening, I'm asking you, what exactly is going on with you? I heard you've been secretly inquiring about that Li Zhen, what are you planning to do!"
Xiao Xuening's eyes darted around: "What do you mean, what did I do? I didn't do anything."
"You need to know that you are a daughter of the Xiao family. Daughters of the Xiao family do not marry outside the family!" Xiao Fengchen stared at her.
(End of this chapter)
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